CONFIDENTIAL LG/JAN 2023/ELC151/150 (SET 2)

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

COURSE : INTEGRATED LANGUAGE SKILLS II/

INTEGRATED LANGUAGE SKILLS: READING
COURSE CODE : ELC151/150
ASSESSMENT : SPEAKING TEST
TIME : 13 MINUTES

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This examination paper consists of 7 printed pages

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SITUATION 1

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE

● You are given one (1) minute to read the stimulus.

● You are given two (2) minutes to prepare your responses.
● Your group is given ten (10) minutes for the discussion.
● In your discussion, you are required to do the following:
a) Present and justify your personal views.
b) Support and oppose the other candidates’ views with valid justification.
c) Decide which of the following suggestions is the best at the end of the discussion.

Situation

The increasing number of students who are not interested in furthering their studies after
completing SPM has been a cause for concern lately. This has affected the country's
productivity, especially when job opportunities are not filled by local youths.

Task : In your group, discuss which of the following is the main reason students are not
interested to further study after SPM.

i) No job guarantee
ii) Financial difficulties
iii) Preference for working
iv) Low academic achievements

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SITUATION 2

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE

● You are given one (1) minute to read the stimulus.

● You are given two (2) minutes to prepare your responses.
● Your group is given ten (10) minutes for the discussion.
● In your discussion, you are required to do the following:
a) Present and justify your personal views.
b) Support and oppose the other candidates’ views with valid justification.
c) Decide which of the following suggestions is the best at the end of the discussion.

Situation

It is common that students experience physiological fatigue due to overwork, lack of sleep
and poor eating habits. This condition will affect their academic performance.

Task : In your group, discuss which of the following is the best way to fight tiredness.

i) Take a break
ii) Get enough sleep
iii) Exercise regularly
iv) Practise a healthy diet

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SITUATION 3

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE

● You are given one (1) minute to read the stimulus.

● You are given two (2) minutes to prepare your responses.
● Your group is given ten (10) minutes for the discussion.
● In your discussion, you are required to do the following:
a) Present and justify your personal views.
b) Support and oppose the other candidates’ views with valid justification.
c) Decide which of the following suggestions is the best at the end of the discussion.

Situation

People today are very fortunate to live in a modern era. This is due to the upgraded infrastructure
and various initiatives taken by the government to improve their living standards.

Task : In your group, discuss which of the following is the factor that best leads to a better
quality of life.

i) Modern transportation
ii) Educational opportunities
iii) Telecommunication system
iv) Recreational and entertainment facilities

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SITUATION 4

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE

● You are given one (1) minute to read the stimulus.

● You are given two (2) minutes to prepare your responses.
● Your group is given ten (10) minutes for the discussion.
● In your discussion, you are required to do the following:
a) Present and justify your personal views.
b) Support and oppose the other candidates’ views with valid justification.
c) Decide which of the following suggestions is the best at the end of the discussion.

Situation

There were 569 children reported missing in 2021 and another 123 in the first two months of
2022. This has become a major concern of this nation and a joint effort is needed to curb this
problem.

Task : In your group, discuss which of the following is the best suggestion to ensure
children’s safety.

i) Introduce stricter laws

ii) Be aware of the environment
iii) Educate parents on child safety
iv) Teach children about cyber safety

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SITUATION 5

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE

● You are given one (1) minute to read the stimulus.

● You are given two (2) minutes to prepare your responses.
● Your group is given ten (10) minutes for the discussion.
● In your discussion, you are required to do the following:
a) Present and justify your personal views.
b) Support and oppose the other candidates’ views with valid justification.
c) Decide which of the following suggestions is the best at the end of the discussion.

Situation

Using a mobile phone while driving is distracting and dangerous, which can lead to road
accidents. Studies have shown that using mobile phones while driving reduces the levels of
concentration and affects the ability to make decisions.

Task : In your group, discuss which of the following is the best way to discourage drivers
from using mobile phones while driving.

i) Impose stricter laws

ii) Use voice command
iii) Silent the phone volume
iv) Keep the phone out of sight and reach

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SITUATION 6

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE

● You are given one (1) minute to read the stimulus.

● You are given two (2) minutes to prepare your responses.
● Your group is given ten (10) minutes for the discussion.
● In your discussion, you are required to do the following:
a) Present and justify your personal views.
b) Support and oppose the other candidates’ views with valid justification.
c) Decide which of the following suggestions is the best at the end of the discussion.

Situation

A good team consists of members with different qualities. When the members of a team do
not work together, issues such as missed deadlines and workplace conflicts can occur.

Task: In your group, discuss which of the following is the most important trait a
teammate should have.

i) To be optimistic
ii) To be a problem solver
iii) To be a good communicator
iv) To be able to accept comments

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